I have sensitive skin and find keeping a simple routine stops the soreness. I use cetaphil cleanser (you can find it in the E45 section in Boots. Costs about £7/8 but lasts a couple of months). Apply it to dry skin and then rinse with water/flannel. I then use a few drops of jojoba oil and apply to damp face. Jojoba oil is closest to thing to natural sebum so provides moisture but doesn't cause breakouts (at least for me). I find even moisturisers for sensitive skin can irritate my skin.